The government may be shut down, but DC is open and here for you. Discover much-deserved deals for federal workers.
Even when the government shuts down, Washington, DC is open and ready to welcome you (see what's open and what to know about a shutdown). Federal employees can take advantage of exclusive offers across restaurants, hotels and attractions, from half-off museum tickets to discounted stays at hotels. Explore all the fall deals in and around DC to make the most of this time in the nation's capital.
Last updated Oct. 27, 2025.
Where can federal workers find discounts during a government shutdown in DC?
Restaurants
- District Winery - Enjoy BOGO glasses of wine.
- YUME Sushi - Receive 20% off.
- KYOJIN Sushi - Receive 20% off.
- RIMTANG - Receive 20% off.
- Hard Rock Cafe - Enjoy all-day happy hour and $12 lunch deals.
- Thompson Restaurants - Receive 20% off at all locations.
- Jaleo - Get a free sandwich.
- China Chilcano - Get a free donburi bowl.
- Oyamel - Get a free torta.
- Zaytinya - Get a free durum wrap or pita sandwich.
- El Tamarindo - Enjoy a free coffee with breakfast and $15 lunch combo.
- Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy - Enjoy a free beer with purchase of a burger or sandwich.
Attractions
- Washington Improv Theatre - Laugh it out with $5 tickets to Laugh Riot.
- International Spy Museum - Get 50% off tickets.
- Blooms Collective - Save 20% on workshops.
- Kraken Kourts and Skates - Use code FEDSKATE to get pizza and beer for $9.99 plus one hour of skate admission and rental for free; use code SHUTDOWN to buy one hour, get one hour of pickleball.
- The Phillips Collection - Experience America’s First Museum of Modern Art with $10 general admission and a 10% discount in the museum shop.
- The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum - Free admission to the LGBTJews in the Federal City special exhibition.
- Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens - Receive free admission.
- Anderson House - Receive free admission.
- Museum of the Bible - Get 50% off walk-up tickets.
- National Museum of Women in the Arts - Receive free admission.
- The Magic Duel - Get 30% off tickets.
- Folger Theatre - Use code FEDERAL to get $20 tickets to Virtuosos of Violin and Verse (Nov. 7-8).
- Studio Theatre - Use code SHUTDOWN for discounted tickets to Mother Play (Nov. 12 – Dec. 21).
- Keegan Theatre - Email [email protected] for two complimentary tickets to LIZZIE (Oct. 31 – Nov. 30).
- Rorschach Theatre - Use code FEDS for 75% off tickets to So Late Into the Night (through Nov. 2).
- Shakespeare Theatre Company - Use code 45TIX for $45 tickets to The Wild Duck (through Oct. 31).
- Mosaic Theater Company - Use code SOLIDARITY for $20 tickets to season 11 productions.
- White House Gifts - Receive 10% off online or in-store with promo code DCOPEN10.
- George Washington's Mount Vernon - Get 20% off admission with code DCWEB20.
- Alexandria, Virginia - Get a free Key to the City Attractions Pass.
- Theatre Washington - Save on performances throughout the DC area.
Hotels
- Melrose Georgetown Hotel - Stay and save 30% off.
- Churchill Hotel - Stay and save 30% off.
- Homewood Suites Washington DC Convention Center - Book the DC is Open deal, get the good neighbor rate.
- Lyle Hotel Washington DC - Book with special rates.
- Hotel Zena - Book with special rates.
Explore more with things to do in DC this month, free attractions in DC and a guide to fall in DC.
